How to Pronounce “detective”
word
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
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/dɪtˈɛktɪv/
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IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
British English
/dɪtˈɛktɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The detective found a clue at the crime scene.
My favorite book is about a detective solving mysteries.
If you lose something, call a detective!
My uncle used to work as a detective before he retired.